Kazakhstan Weather
🇰🇿 1 city covered · Asia
· humid continental climate
Best time to visit
April to June
Weather in Kazakhstan at a glance
Our Kazakhstan coverage centers on Almaty, which has a humid continental climate. Expect average highs around 87°F (31°C) in July and 31°F (0°C) in January, with about 98 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Almaty - annual average 51°
- Best time to visit: April to June
- Climate type: humid continental
The bigger picture
Almaty averages 9.3 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 662 mm (26.1 inches) of precipitation annually, plus around 28 snowy days. The most comfortable window is generally April to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Almaty climate page.
Live weather across Kazakhstan today
Kazakhstan cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty | 51° | Jul · 87° | Jan · 17° | 98 | 9.3 | 28 |
Kazakhstan weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 17° | 6 | 6.8 h/day |
| February | 37° | 22° | 7 | 7.6 h/day |
| March | 51° | 33° | 13 | 8.4 h/day |
| April | 63° | 44° | 12 | 9.4 h/day |
| May | 71° | 53° | 12 | 10.9 h/day |
| June | 80° | 61° | 8 | 12.2 h/day |
| July | 87° | 66° | 6 | 12.6 h/day |
| August | 83° | 63° | 5 | 11.8 h/day |
| September | 73° | 54° | 6 | 10.4 h/day |
| October | 59° | 42° | 8 | 8.4 h/day |
| November | 43° | 28° | 9 | 6.6 h/day |
| December | 34° | 20° | 7 | 6.3 h/day |
Kazakhstan weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Kazakhstan?
Averaged across the covered cities, April to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Kazakhstan?
Yes - Almaty sees regular snowfall. Almaty gets the most, about 28 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Kazakhstan like?
The covered cities fall under humid continental climate. That means warm summers and cold, often snowy winters.